By Bob Nanney
Progress is being made every day toward the completion of the multi-tank aquarium in Bryson City. The county employees have been working on this building almost daily since the groundbreaking last fall. The aquarium ground floor will feature approximately 1100 sq. ft. with an additional 600 sq. ft. in the loft area. It will also have a 400 sq. ft. classroom that will accommodate a variety of class offerings.
The plan includes 14 to 17 tanks, which will be home to a large variety of freshwater fish, including trout, bass, musky, and several other species. There will be several invertebrate tanks for such things as salamanders and crawfish. The aquarium will also have a special “Hellbender” tank.
Opening date has yet to be decided upon but is projected to be mid-to-late summer of 2018. Learn more and watch our progress at flyfishingmuseum.org